Black Rapids on the Rideau

Post by **kifler** » Fri May 23, 2008 10:38 am

Howdy all!

I'm more or less getting back into fishing. Last time I cast a line out was about 10 years ago when my neighbour and I used to go to fish up by Fitzroy to Mohr Island on the Ottawa.

I'm going out hopefully this weekend and am stuck on shore. I'd like to check out Black Rapids on the Rideau but I don't wanna get get stuck fishing an unfamilliar area. What species are there to snag, whats the area's bottom like, and where should I cast? (I'm assuming into the current right below the Dam).

Cheers!

Post by **Jasonb** » Fri May 23, 2008 11:11 am

well i've only ever seen some decent carp come out of Black Rapids... i tried it out once throwing spinnerbaits and whatnot last summer but no hits... but there were many ppl bottom fishing for carp and doing really well... if i was to go there again i'd definatly bring some corn and worms...

JaY

Post by **Todd B.** » Fri May 23, 2008 12:38 pm

Kilfer,

You have the possibility of catching pretty much anything at Black Rapids
(panfish, carp, perch, bass, walleye, pike, muskie)

The bottom structure below the dam is bedrock and broken rock. Above the dam it is basically mud flats. If you're fishing artificials below the dam I would fish under the assumption that the depth is at most 4-5', in order to avoid losing gear to hang-ups on the bottom.

If you're using live bait, just use enough weight to get it down. Fishing with floats is another good option.

Post by **matcole** » Fri May 23, 2008 4:03 pm

I have to say that i honestly haven't had much luck fishing there at all. I caught a nice size carp there a year ago, but thats about it

Post by **kifler** » Fri May 23, 2008 7:00 pm

Todd B. wrote:Kilfer,

You have the possibility of catching pretty much anything at Black Rapids
(panfish, carp, perch, bass, walleye, pike, muskie)

The bottom structure below the dam is bedrock and broken rock. Above the dam it is basically mud flats. If you're fishing artificials below the dam I would fish under the assumption that the depth is at most 4-5', in order to avoid losing gear to hang-ups on the bottom.

If you're using live bait, just use enough weight to get it down. Fishing with floats is another good option.

Awesome. I had a bad long weekend up in Calabogie at the Dam. Lost about 5 lures to the bottom.

Post by **zarbat007** » Fri May 23, 2008 9:09 pm

I was there this afternoon testing my trolling motor.

Post by **DaveH** » Sat May 24, 2008 4:13 am

Hey I agree with above...

There's lots to be caught all over at Black's Rapids...

Personally I've caught quite a few nice walleye fishing there.

In fact, my last trip out, my buddy caught a 4lb 3oz walleye from the other side of the dam (above).

I saw a gorgeous pike come from underneath the little footbridge at the far South West corner...

And heard many many stories of some Muskie there too...

Try it all...fish it all...and good luck!

Post by **bm_attar** » Sat May 24, 2008 2:22 pm

I caught a cat, and of course panfish above the dam there. But it is a puzzler to me why they charge for parking!